noun
- the act of restraining oneself from doing something; abstinence
Usage: formal
Examples
- His refrainment from commenting on the controversy was wise.
- The doctor recommended refrainment from alcohol during treatment.
- Her refrainment from gossip earned her colleagues’ respect.
- The treaty called for refrainment from nuclear testing.
- Complete refrainment from sugar proved difficult for him.
- The judge’s refrainment from bias was essential to the case.